$#*! My Dad Says (2010)
The CBS sitcom where William Shatner plays the most gloriously unfiltered dad on television, based on a viral Twitter sensation.
$#*! My Dad Says - Series Information
- Original Title: $#*! My Dad Says
- First Air Year: 2010
- Last Air Year: 2011
- Created by: Patrick Schumacker, Justin Halpern et al.
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (21 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 18
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: Czech, Slovak, English
- First Air Date: September 23, 2010 (India - U/A 16+), September 23, 2010 (Australia - PG), September 23, 2010 (Italy - T)
- Networks: CBS
- Alternative Titles: My Dad Says (FR)
- Production Companies: Warner Bros. Television
- Production Countries: United States of America
$#*! My Dad Says - Plot
Ed Goodson, a forthright and opinionated dad, relishes expressing his unsolicited and often wildly politically incorrect observations to anyone within earshot. Nobody is immune from Ed's rants, including his sons, Henry, a struggling writer-turned-unpaid blogger; and Vince, the meek half of his husband/wife real estate duo with domineering Kathleen. When Henry finds he can no longer afford to pay rent to his pretty roommate -- and secret admirer -- Sam, Ed reveals a soft spot and invites Henry to move in with him. Henry agrees, knowing that the verbal assault will not abate and now there will be no escape.
$#*! My Dad Says - Trailer
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$#*! My Dad Says - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Patrick Schumacker
- Justin Halpern
- David Kohan
- Max Mutchnick
Main Cast
- William Shatner
- Jonathan Sadowski
- Nicole Sullivan
- Will Sasso
- Tim Bagley
- Jean Smart
- Sam Pancake
- Preston Jones
- Zibby Allen
- Todd Stashwick
Writers
- Jonathan Goldstein
- David Kohan
- Max Mutchnick
$#*! My Dad Says - FAQs
Is $#*! My Dad Says based on a true story?
The show is rooted in real life. It was adapted from Justin Halpern's wildly popular Twitter account, where he shared unfiltered quotes from his outspoken father. The account went viral in 2009, amassing millions of followers and inspiring both the sitcom and a bestselling book.
Why did $#*! My Dad Says end after one season?
CBS cancelled the series after a single season in 2011. Despite a strong lead-in and the star power of William Shatner, ratings declined steadily throughout the run, and critics gave it a mixed-to-negative reception, making renewal difficult to justify for the network.
Where can you stream $#*! My Dad Says?
The series is currently available to stream for free with ads on Tubi TV. Availability may vary by region, so it's worth checking your local streaming services if Tubi is not accessible in your area.
Who plays Ed Goodson in $#*! My Dad Says?
William Shatner plays Ed Goodson, the cantankerous, politically incorrect patriarch at the heart of the show. Shatner brings his trademark larger-than-life energy to the role, making Ed's relentless rants both exasperating and oddly endearing throughout the series' single season.
How was $#*! My Dad Says received by critics?
Critical reception was largely unfavorable. Reviewers found the humor broad and the writing formulaic, though many acknowledged William Shatner's committed performance as a genuine bright spot. Audience reaction was warmer than the critical consensus, but not enough to save the show from cancellation.
What is $#*! My Dad Says actually about?
Struggling writer Henry Goodson moves back in with his blunt, opinionated father Ed after he can no longer afford rent. The comedy mines the clash between Ed's unfiltered worldview and the lives of his two very different sons, their partners, and the colorful characters orbiting the family.
Did $#*! My Dad Says win any awards?
The series earned a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Stunt Coordination, a somewhat unexpected recognition for a sitcom. It also won a People's Choice Award for Favorite New TV Comedy in 2011, reflecting the genuine warmth audiences had for William Shatner's performance.
What are similar shows to $#*! My Dad Says?
If you enjoyed the family-based comedy dynamic, try Episodes, Hot in Cleveland, or The Unicorn for a similar tone. Classic fans might appreciate Who's the Boss?, Coach, or Murphy Brown. For something more recent, Shifting Gears offers a comparable father-and-adult-children premise.
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